US Bridges

S-4-165 over Br of Three & Twenty Ck

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 9.0 MI SE Pendleton · Structure no. 000000000007965

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-165 over Br of Three & Twenty Ck is a concrete slab carrying S-4-165 over Br of Three & Twenty Ck in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-4-165
CrossesBr of Three & Twenty Ck
Location9.0 MI SE Pendleton
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates34.72202, -82.64745
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-4-165 over Br of Three & Twenty Ck built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-165 over Br of Three & Twenty Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does S-4-165 over Br of Three & Twenty Ck carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-4-165 over Br of Three & Twenty Ck?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-165 over Br of Three & Twenty Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.